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Friday, May 8th, 2026
Good morning, Surprise. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The National Association of Letter Carriers will host the Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive on Saturday, May 9. Residents in Surprise and surrounding areas can drop off non-perishable donations at their mailboxes & support Valley View Community Food Bank. Surprise Independent
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Spinphony, an all-female quartet blending classical+rock+pop influences, will open the inaugural Surprise Arts schedule on Saturday, May 16 at 7 p.m. at The Vista Center for the Arts. Surprise Independent
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Surprise City Council extended its workforce development agreement with Maricopa County to offer services at the Surprise Resource Center through June 30, 2028. The deal aims to boost employment support for local businesses & job seekers. Surprise Independent
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Budget-friendly Mother's Day gifts such as DIY bouquets + cupcake bouquets and spa baskets are available from local retailers and florists. Shoppers can find options starting at $6 ahead of Mother's Day on May 10. ABC15
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The Valley is set for new growth with 1.7 million housing units planned, though many remain in the pipeline. Pinal County will receive 39 percent of the new units while Maricopa County currently holds 91 percent — a shift that may impact local community housing trends. ABC15
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ No. 4 Paradise Honors edged past Arcadia with a 4-3 win on May 5 in Surprise after a routine bunt set up a game-changing tag at third. The Panthers will face top-seed Tucson Salpointe Catholic in the semifinals at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 9. Surprise Independent
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Mom's and Mimosas in Surprise
10 a.m.-4 p.m. — Mark Coronado Park — Free entry — Celebrate Mother's Day with mimosas, local vendors, and fun family activities.
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A Derby Soiree
7-10 p.m. — Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant — $79 per person — Celebrate the Derby with a wine-pairing dinner inspired by southern flavors and fun.
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Brad Upton Comedy Show
7-9 p.m. — The Vista Center for the Arts — Check local listings for prices — Enjoy a night of clean comedy featuring fan-favorite performers from the Dry Bar Comedy series.
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